June 30, 2011 RSS feed / News

ClarkeCo attorney: ‘Low on funds is somewhat good news’

Clarke County attorney Bruce Wilson termed it a good and bad problem: The county’s diminished industrial projects account. More...

WashCo citizens dispute status of Buddy Dees Road

Kristen Echoff and Buddy Dees both addressed the Washington County Commission at the June 27 meeting concerning the legal status of the Buddy Dees Road. More...

Jackson 9 year olds are region champs

The Jackson 9-Year-Old Little League All-Stars completed a four-game sweep to claim the region championship title June 17-18 in Bay Minette. South Monroe Jackson defeated South Monroe 22-0. More...

Waverunners host large swim meet

On June 18, swimmers from four teams competed at Pearce Memorial Park in the largest home meet of the summer swim season. The Waverunners hosted teams from Lake Forest, Woodland and Alpine Hills Swim Club. More than 210 swimmers competed in the meet. More...

Keahey sponsored bill to assist MOWA and other Native-American tribes

On June 9, the Alabama Legislature passed a Senate bill that will provide almost $155,000 to the Indian Affairs Commission to assist with the commission’s expenses. More...

VFW Post 5355 commander says post will not close

Travis Mathews, new commander of VFW Post 5355 in Jackson, said there is a rumor circulating in town that the post is planning to close its doors. “This simply is not true,” said Mathews. More...

Boise Inc. and ATFA partner on state’s first certified forest lands

Boise Inc. More...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of June 21-28 include: Coral Nay Whittaker, 38, four counts negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $2,750 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Roy Dereck Merritt, 21, was arrested June 20 and charged with failure to appear on charges of driving with a suspended license, speeding, failure t More...

Jackson Council discusses continuing progress

During the June 28 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Mayor Richard Long said progress was continuing on construction projects throughout the city. More...

Conducts annual meeting

The Clarke County Kingdom Builders recently conducted their annual meeting at the Fish House in Jackson. The organization completed 32 projects in 2010 and have done 19 so far this year. More...

Jackson 10 year olds compete for region title

Jackson’s 10-Year-Old Little League All-Stars are competing in the district tournament in Gilbertown this week. Game one More...

Receives recognition

Each summer, the Mobile Optimist Club recognizes area student athletes and awards their accomplishments. More...

New VFW Post 5355 officers announced

The officers for the year for VFW Post 5355 were chosen Saturday, June 25, during a special meeting at the post’s headquarters in Jackson. More...

Sayne sisters are NSA State champs

Rileyann Sayne (left) and Marybeth Sayne (right), are members of the East Limestone County softball team that went on to become county and NSA State champions. More...